Cyber security and data breaches are some of the most pressing vulnerability issues in any industry today, particularly since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Working from home and other habits of our “new normal” have given way to new cyber weaknesses, and cyber criminals are making use of every one of them.

The healthcare industry is one of the most vulnerable industries when it comes to data breaches. Not only is cyber security often not as prioritized as patient privacy, but outdated devices and software also leave open doors for hackers. It’s also possible for cyber criminals to exploit implanted medical devices which transmit data.

One solution to these significant security risks is the use of blockchain in the healthcare industry. Blockchain, a ledger for recording transactions and tracking assets, is immutable. The use of blockchain for devices that do things like monitor blood pressure, pulse, diabetes, and epileptic seizures, can significantly reduce the risk of data breaches, as well as give patients and doctors easier access to real-time medical data.